par

Par is the amount which is considered to be the standard or average.

(noun)

An example of a par is the average expected performance on a test.

To par is defined as to score the standard score for a particular golf course.

(verb)

An example of to par is to get a hole in two on a hole that is expected to take two swings.

The definition of par is normal, or equal to the standard.

(adjective)

An example of par used as an adjective is in the phrase "par score" which means a score that is equal to the standard.

See par in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the established or recognized value of the money of one country in terms of the money of another country, based on a metal accepted as the common standard of value
an equal or common status, standing, footing, level, etc.: usually in the phrase
the average or normal state, condition, degree, etc.: work that is above par
Commerce the nominal, or face, value of stocks, bonds, etc.
Golf the number of strokes established as a skillful score for any given hole or for a whole course

Origin: L, an equal, orig. adj.: see part

adjective

transitive verb parred, parring

Golf to score par on (a given hole or course)

para- (except sense ): used before a vowel

See par in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An amount or level considered to be average; a standard: performing up to par; did not yet feel up to par.
An equality of status, level, or value; equal footing: a local product on a par with the best foreign makes.
The established value of a monetary unit expressed in terms of a monetary unit of another country using the same metal standard.
The face value of a stock, bond, or other negotiable instrument: sold the bond at par.
Sports The number of golf strokes considered necessary to complete a hole or course in expert play.